Alice 3 in Action: Computing Through Animation
By Joel Adams
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Bring the excitement and action of computer programming to your students from the very first day with this dynamic addition to your course - ALICE 3 IN ACTION: COMPUTING THROUGH ANIMATION, 2E by Joel Adams. This brief six-chapter supplementary book uses Alice - the popular 3D virtual reality computer programming system for teaching that reduces the syntax and eliminates many of the common barriers to programming success. Alice and ALICE 3 IN ACTION: COMPUTING THROUGH ANIMATION, 2E make programming both simple and fun. Even beginning students instantly see the possibilities and rewarding results of programming, which is the first step in encouraging further study in this exciting field!
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Bring the excitement and action of computer programming to your students from the very first day with this dynamic addition to your course - ALICE 3 IN ACTION: COMPUTING THROUGH ANIMATION, 2E by Joel Adams. This brief six-chapter supplementary book uses Alice - the popular 3D virtual reality computer programming system for teaching that reduces the syntax and eliminates many of the common barriers to programming success. Alice and ALICE 3 IN ACTION: COMPUTING THROUGH ANIMATION, 2E make programming both simple and fun. Even beginning students instantly see the possibilities and rewarding results of programming, which is the first step in encouraging further study in this exciting field!
FLEXIBLE FOR USE IN ANY INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMMING COURSE. This supplementary text can enhance your instruction and work effectively within today’s introductory programming course.
SIX-CHAPTER PRESENTATION INTRODUCES PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTS USING ALICE. This book uses Alice, today’s popular tool that teaches programming techniques in a visually rich environment that’s less syntax-intensive to eliminate many of the barriers to programming success. Students review the fundamentals of programming in six chapters as they cover objects, methods, variables, control structures, array and lists, and events.
CAPTIVATING EXAMPLES, VISUALS AND PROJECTS REINFORCE SKILLS. Extensive examples, fascinating images, and intriguing end-of-chapter projects help emphasize programming skills and strength your students’ mastery of programming basics. Special projects allow you to assess their comprehension.
APPROACH ENSURES POSITIVE FIRST PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE. This supplementary book helps you create a dynamic and exciting first exposure to computer programming while ensuring students clearly grasp object-oriented concepts.
Table of contents
- 1. Getting Started with Alice.
- 2. Methods.
- 3. Variables and Expressions.
- 4. Flow Control.
- 5. Arrays.
- 6. Events
- Appendix A. Alice Standard Methods and Functions.
- Appendix B. Recursion.
- Appendix C. NetBeans.
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